The International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks focuses on applied research and applications of sensor networks. A large number of important applications depend on sensor networks interfacing with the real world. These applications include medical, military, manufacturing, transportation, safety and environmental planning systems. Many have been difficult to realize because of problems involved with inputting data from sensors directly in to automated systems. Sensor fusion in the context of distributed sensor networks has emerged as the method of choice for resolving these problems.

This journal also acts as a medium for exchanging ideas and thoughts about impacts of sensor networks research. More importantly the goal of this journal is to provide a forum for the publication of important research contributions in developing high performance computing solutions to problems arising from the complexities of these sensor network systems. Articles highlight advances in uses of sensor network systems for solving computational tasks in manufacturing, engineering and environmental systems.

The topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Architecture, Algorithms and Complexity Issues
Sensor Network Tasking and Self-Organization
Information Fusion Methods and Architectures for Sensor Networks
Detection / Classification Methods
Distributed Sensor Networks - Networking / Caching Issues
Managing Resource Constraints
In-Network Query Processing and Data Storage
Learning Patterns from Sensor Sources
Localization and Synchronization in Sensor Networks
Mobility and Task Coordination
Cooperative Signal Algorithms for Sensor Networks
Performance Evaluation of Sensor Networks
Theoretical Bounds and Optimization of Sensor Networks
Underwater and Underground Sensor Networks
Applications in Biology, Manufacturing, Medical Science and Engineering